2026 TAC Local Government Grant Program - Variable Message Signs

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Introduction

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Thank you for your interest in the Variable Messaging Sign (VMS) category of the TAC Local Government Grant Program.

Grants of up to $30,000 (ex. GST) are available for LGAs to purchase VMS to support road safety initiatives.

Local Government Authorities are welcome to submit one VMS application per funding round. Before commencing this application, please ensure you have read and are familiar with the Funding Guidelines.

Incomplete applications or applications received after the round close at 3pm Wednesday, July 22, will not be accepted.

TAC support

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the TAC Road Safety Grants Team at lgagrants@tac.vic.gov.au.

If contacting us regarding your application, please reference the application number below:

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Technical support

TAC staff involved with each of the grant programs are not technical specialists. If you experience technical difficulties (e.g. you can't submit the form), then you should make contact with the SmartyGrants help desk to help resolve your query. 

E-mail: service@smartygrants.com.au
Phone: (03) 9320 6888 
Support Desk Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm AEST (Monday - Friday).

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for funding:

1. Applicants must be a Victorian Local Government Authority (LGA).

2. Applicants must provide evidence of appropriate insurance as outlined in the Funding Guidelines. 

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Previous TAC funding (Not Applicable)

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Has your organisation received TAC funding for a VMS in the last 3 years? * Required

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You are ineligible to apply for this grant program.

Please review your answers above or contact the TAC Road Safety Grants Team lgagrants@tac.vic.gov.au to discuss your application.